National cuisine. Cuisines of the world, national dishes. South Africa: biltong

The cuisine of each country has certain characteristics that are unique to it. Often, gastronomic masterpieces become national treasures and landmarks along with museums, monuments and architectural structures.

Tourists who come to a particular country in order to get to know the habits, culture and customs of an unfamiliar people even better, try local cuisine. And national delicacies can tell much more about a people than the usual tourist attractions.

Today it is not at all necessary to travel to get acquainted with the cuisine of another country. This can be done at home by mastering several recipes.

Let's learn how to cook 10 delicious national dishes from different countries, which have already won the love of gourmets around the world.

1. Pizza

Italian pizza has long emigrated from the country and is being prepared today all over the world. This is exactly the dish that is almost impossible to get tired of, because you can experiment endlessly with fillings.

Pizza dough can be bought in the supermarket or prepared at home. Of course, the latter option is preferable if you want the dish to be as tasty as possible and melt in your mouth. Read how to make the dough yourself.

Let's try to make summer pizza with chicken, bacon and strawberries. Nourishing and very tasty!

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough 300 g
• Mozzarella 250 g
• Boiled or fried chicken breast fillet 200 g
• Smoked bacon 4 slices
• red onion 1 PC.
• Strawberry jam (not very sweet) 1/3 cup
• Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup
• Chili sauce 1 tsp.
• Cilantro 5 sprigs
• Strawberries 8–10 berries
• Semolina 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Place a metal baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat it to 225 degrees.
2. Fry the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Break the bacon into small pieces.
3. Pour balsamic vinegar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half. Add strawberry jam and hot sauce and mix well. Remove sauce from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Roll out the pizza dough into a circle approximately 35 centimeters in diameter. Sprinkle a sheet of baking paper with semolina and transfer the dough onto it.
5. Peel the onion and cut into thin half rings. Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes and mix with 2 tablespoons of balsamic sauce.
6. Pour the rest of the sauce on top of the dough and spread evenly, leaving 2 centimeters free on each edge. Place the chicken on the dough.
7. Sprinkle 3/4 of the cheese over the chicken and then distribute the bacon and onion evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Transfer the pizza to the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the dough are golden.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool slightly.
10. Chop the strawberries and finely chop the cilantro. Sprinkle the pizza with cilantro and strawberries and serve immediately.

2. Burgers

Classic American food is loved by residents of completely different countries around the world. Indeed, burgers are tasty, nutritious and satisfying. This dish is a real lifesaver when you need a quick snack and restore wasted energy.

Ingredients :

• Chicken breast fillet 2 pcs.
• Ground coriander 1 tsp.
• Grated ginger 1 tbsp. l.
• Mayonnaise 4 tbsp. l.
• Mixed lettuce leaves 1 bunch
• Chili pepper 1 pc.
• Lemon 1 pc.
• Fresh mint 1 tbsp. l.
• Cucumber 1 pc.
• Sesame buns 4 things.

Cooking method:

1. Grind the fillet in a meat grinder or food processor. Mix minced meat with spices. Make 4 cutlets.Fry them over high heat for 6-8 minutes.
2. Mix mayonnaise and mint leaves together. Drizzle the insides of the halved sesame buns.
3. Top with cucumber, cut into thin slices using a vegetable peeler, lettuce and chicken cutlets.
4. Serve with sauces to taste or French fries.

3. Pasta

Another delicious Italian dish that is now served in top restaurants around the world is pasta. It can be different and you can experiment endlessly in the kitchen, delighting your family. Try making pasta

Ingredients:

• Zucchini 40 g
• Cherry tomatoes 40 g
• Canned tomatoes 75 g
• Pasta (penne) 80 g
• Garlic 5 g
• Asparagus 45 g
• Parmesan 10 g
• Tobasco 1 tbsp. l.
• A pinch of salt
• Black pepper pinch

List of ingredients:

1. Place the penne in boiling salted water and cook al dente. Drain the water.
2. Wash the asparagus and boil in salted water for 3-4 minutes.
3. Rinse garlic, zucchini, tomatoes with water. Cut the garlic into small pieces, zucchini into cubes, and cut the tomatoes in half.
4. Pour olive oil into a frying pan, add chopped garlic, lightly fry.
5. After a while, add the zucchini and tomatoes to the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes.
6. Place the boiled asparagus in the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes.
7. Place canned tomatoes in a blender, grind into a homogeneous mass and pour into a frying pan.
8. Add salt, pepper and sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
9. Then place the penne in the pan and simmer for 2-5 minutes.
10. Place the finished pasta on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, chopped on a coarse grater, before serving.

4. Paella

Classic Spanish paella is prepared with the addition of seafood and served in large frying pans. If you like to try something new, then recreate this recipe at home and throw a Spanish food party.

Ingredients:

• Rice 700 g
• Tomatoes 3 pcs.
• Olive oil 1/4 cup
• King prawns 500 g
• Garlic 1 clove
• Parsley to taste
• Mussels 600 g
• Green peas 1 can
• Onion 1 pc.
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Red pepper 1 pc.
• Green pepper 1 pc.
• Saffron 1 tsp.
• Water 2 l
• Squid rings 300 g

Cooking method:

1. Boil shrimp in salted water. In another saucepan, cook the mussels in boiling water for 5 minutes until they open.
2. Strain the mussel broth and mix with the shrimp broth. Add saffron.
3. Add olive oil to the paella pan and heat the pan. Add finely chopped onion and sauté over low heat. Then add chopped garlic.
4. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into cubes along with the green bell pepper. Place vegetables in a frying pan.
5. Add squid rings and dry them a little.
6. Boil the rice until half cooked. Place it in the frying pan. Fry for 5-10 minutes, stirring.
7. Pour broth into the dish being prepared and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, adding more broth if needed. Do not stir the rice anymore.
8. Add the shrimp 5 minutes before the paella is ready.
9. Slice the red bell pepper lengthwise and place in the pan.
10. Sprinkle the paella with chopped parsley, add the mussels and green peas.
11. Before serving, cover the paella with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Afterwards you can serve the dish to the table.

5. Borscht

Aromatic borscht, a traditional first dish of Ukrainian cuisine, has gained popularity due to its delicious taste. It was borscht that glorified the cuisine of the Eastern Slavs around the world. Let's learn how to cook this dish correctly.

Ingredients:

• Beef brisket on the bone 500 g
• Pork lard 200 g
• Medium bulb 3 pcs.
• Beetroot 2 pcs.
• Potatoes 2 pcs.
• Carrots 2 pcs.
• Head of cabbage 1/2 pcs.
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Parsley 1 bunch
• Tomato paste 2 tbsp. l.
• Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. l.
• Bay leaf 1 pc.
• Sugar a pinch
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Sour cream for serving

Cooking method:

1. Place the brisket in a 5 liter saucepan. Fill completely with cold water and place over medium heat. Skim off the foam, reduce heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bay leaf. Cook for 1.5 hours.
2. After this time, remove the brisket, cut the meat from the bones into small pieces and return to the broth (no bones will be needed).
3. Heat the frying pan. Add half the lard, and after 3 minutes add the onion. Fry, stirring thoroughly, for 5–7 minutes.
4. Then add grated carrots, mix and fry for 5 minutes.
5. In another frying pan, fry the remaining lard over low heat. Add beets, sugar and vinegar there. Fry for 10 minutes, stirring thoroughly. Then add tomato paste to the beets and fry for another 2 minutes.
6. Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes. Finely chop the cabbage.
7. Bring the broth to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Then add the cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add carrots with onions and beets. Cook the soup over low heat, covered, for about 10 minutes.
8. Peel the garlic. Chop the parsley as finely as possible and add to the borscht.
9. Close the lid, turn off the heat and let the borscht brew for 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

6. Rolls

Today, Japanese cuisine is no longer something exotic. Delivery of sushi and rolls is available almost everywhere, and some even prepare these delicacies themselves at home. You too will learn. Mastering the Philadelphia recipe.

D To make rolls at home, you will need a bamboo mat and cling film.

Ingredients:

• Sushi rice 350 g
• Water 360 g
• Rice vinegar 80 g
• Dried nori seaweed 1 package
• Lightly salted trout or salmon 1 package
• Philadelphia cheese" 300 g
• Wasabi for serving
• Ginger for serving
• Soy sauce for serving

Cooking method:

1. Cook sushi rice according to package directions.
2. Cut a whole sheet of nori in half. Repeat the same with other sheets from the package.
3. Carefully wrap the mat in cling film - this will help avoid unnecessary contamination.
4. Cut the fish into thin slices of approximately the same thickness and length.
5. Place a mat in front of you. Place half a sheet of nori, smooth side down, on the part of the mat that is closest to you.
6. Spread the rice on the nori in a thin layer. Before you take a new portion of rice, you need to wet your hands in cold water. Leave the nearest edge of the nori free by a centimeter.
7. Cover the rice and nori with the other half of the mat and turn the mat along with the nori, pressing it lightly with your palm. Unfold the mat so the rice should be on the bottom and the nori on top.
8. Place cheese in the middle of the nori. Leave the edges empty, otherwise the cheese will come out while rolling the roll.
9. Roll up the roll, pressing the mat tightly against the nori. Give the roll a round shape.
10. Place fish slices close together next to the rolled roll. Using a mat, wrap the roll in the fish.
11. Cut the roll into pieces with a sharp knife. It is necessary to moisten it with cold water each time so that the rolls do not fall apart.
12. Serve with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce.

7. Onion soup

Cult dish French cuisine, which almost all tourists without exception try when they find themselves in Paris. What to do if there is no opportunity to go to France yet? Prepare it at home.

Ingredients:

• Semi-hard or hard cheese 100 g
• Onion 500 g
• Butter 50 g
• Sugar 1 tbsp. l.
• Flour 1 tbsp. l.
• Meat or chicken broth 1.5 l
• Port wine 2 tbsp. l.
• Baguette slices to taste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Thinly slice the onion into half rings. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan andwithin 20 minutesCook the onion over medium heat, stirring often so that it does not burn, but only turns golden and soft. Salt and pepper.
   
2. After this time, sprinkle the onion with sugar, flour and cook, stirring for another 10 minutes.
3. Pour half the hot broth into the onion and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Then pour in the remaining broth and port and cook for another 30–40 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into heatproof bowls or pots. Arrange the slices of bread, pressing them down slightly so that they are slightly wet on both sides.
5. Sprinkle the soup with grated cheese and bake under the grill or in an oven preheated to 180 degrees until the cheese forms a golden brown crust. This is approximately 5–7 minutes. Serve immediately.

8. Dumplings

It is not possible to determine the exact geographical origin of dumplings. In general, this is a dish of Russian cuisine, which has ancient Chinese, Finno-Ugric, Turkic and Slavic roots.

Today dumplings are extremely popular in Russia. And it’s not surprising, because homemade dumplings are a real work of art.

Ingredients:

• Eggs 1 pc.
• Water 1 glass
• Salt 1 tsp.
• Wheat flour 600 g
• For filling:
• Ground beef 250 g
• Minced pork 250 g
• Onion 1 pc.
• Garlic 1 clove
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Sift the flour in a heap. Make a well on top, pour in the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Add a pinch of salt.
2. Collecting the flour from the edges to the middle so that the water and egg do not spill out of the recess, knead the dough, adding the remaining water in small portions. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover with a damp towel and leave for half an hour. The water for dumpling dough should be ice cold. To do this, you need to put it in the refrigerator in advance.
3. While the dough is rising, you need to prepare the filling. Peel the onion and garlic and chop very finely. Mix ground beef and pork. Add onion and garlic to the filling. Salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
4. Divide the finished dough into 4 parts, cover 3 parts with a damp towel and set aside. Roll the remaining dough into a rope 2 centimeters thick. Cut it into pieces approximately 1.5 centimeters wide. On a floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a thin cake.
5. Place 1.5 teaspoons of filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold the filled circle in half to form a crescent. Connect the ends of the crescent and fasten them. To ensure that the ends stick together well, you need to press them tightly with your fingers.
6. Place the dumplings on a tray or flat dish, sprinkle with flour and refrigerate. Prepare dumplings from the remaining dough in the same way.
7. Dumplings must be boiled or frozen immediately.

Historical events taking place in different countries, as well as their geographical location, culture, traditions, national characteristics and religious beliefs of their people had a great influence on national culinary recipes.

Methods for preparing many dishes have been improved over many centuries and often today, without realizing it, we use recipes and techniques for preparing various dishes that have been known for a very long time.

From geographical location Countries largely depend on the use of methods for preparing various dishes, the variety of kitchen utensils and utensils, and the use of various spices. For example, in Asian countries, it is customary to use a large amount of various spicy herbs when cooking, and to prepare pilaf (which is very common in various Asian cuisines) - using a cauldron. For the cuisines of European countries, America, Australia and New Zealand, which are characterized by food that can be prepared fairly quickly, sandwiches, sandwiches, pizza, and canapés are very popular.

Methods of cooking largely depend on the culture and traditions of certain peoples. Often similar dishes, differing in the use of different types of meat, spices and herbs, can be found in kitchens different nations.

The cuisine of each country is interesting and varied. We invite you to take a short excursion into the history, customs and national traditions of cuisines around the world.

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The original Tatar cuisine took shape during the centuries-long history of the existence of the ethnic group and its interaction and contact in everyday life with its neighbors - Russians, Mari, Chuvash and Mordvins, Kazakhs, Turkmen, Uzbeks, Tajiks...

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Dishes of Ukrainian cuisine have gained well-deserved fame in our country and abroad. Ukrainian borscht, various flour products (dumplings, dumplings, dumplings, cakes, etc.), meat products and dishes (Ukrainian sausages, cold appetizers, game, poultry, etc.), vegetable and dairy products (ryazhenka, cheesecakes) , all kinds of drinks made from fruits and honey are widely popular...

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Travel enthusiasts are divided into two groups: some prefer to explore the sights, walk through old districts and cobbled streets, while others like to sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea or ocean. However, both cannot do without food, and if you have already traveled to another country, then you should definitely pay attention to the local cuisine. After all, the best dishes are not always found at first glance. This article will describe the most unusual and attractive cuisines in the world.

Vietnam

The basic ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine are shrimp paste, fish sauce, a variety of herbs, rice, Thai basil and various vegetables. However, this country has a serious difference from other Asian countries. Vietnam has one of the healthiest cuisines in the entire region.

Greece

Greece has many dishes that you should try, from salads and sweets to hot dishes and soups. But if you're looking for something traditional, inexpensive, and quick, you should definitely check out souvlaki. The iconic Greek dish is classified as fast food, so you can usually find it on every street, as well as in bars, cafes and takeaway shops. You will find souvlaki in every corner of the country. And if you're lucky enough to be invited to a party, ask for the moussaka. This dish is best eaten when made at home.

Italy

It's hard to talk about Italian food, it needs to be enjoyed. The traditional colors of Italian cuisine are yellow, red and green, and foods that match these colors always create a wonderful blend of aromas and flavors. Usually all dishes are based on tomatoes, bread and olive oil. The secret of this cuisine lies not in the refined process of preparing the dish, but in the freshness of the ingredients.

Pakistan

Pakistanis are Muslims, so they don't consume alcohol or pork, they concentrate on beef, chicken, fish and vegetables. They also use a variety of aromatic spices that can be found in various dishes: chili, ginger, curry, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and garlic.

Philippines

Philippine cuisine is based on a mixture of traditional dishes from various countries such as India, Spain, China and America.

Thailand

As with many other Asian cuisines, Thai cuisine uses rice as the main ingredient for most dishes. The word "food" in Thai also has a rather eloquent meaning - "to eat rice." Moreover, there are five basic tastes that you will find in almost every dish: piquant fish sauce, sour lime, hot chili, and saltiness and sweetness, which are usually added with palm oil.

Japan

Japanese food is unique. You will never confuse it with anything else. Sushi, sashimi, unagi, sake - everyone knows it all. However, this cuisine is not only distinguished by the products and recipes used, there is a great emphasis on local culture and traditions. So it’s not surprising that the Japanese forced the whole world to use chopsticks instead of forks and knives.

Ukraine

Here the emphasis is on extremely fatty, and therefore incredibly tasty dishes. Various pastries, meat dishes, a variety of hot soups, as well as unexpected combinations of flavors - all this can be found in Ukrainian cuisine. The familiar Russian beet soup called borscht actually comes from Ukrainian cuisine. This borscht differs from Russian borscht in some aspects, but you are unlikely to notice the difference. Either way, the borscht is incredibly good.

China

It's no coincidence that you can find Chinese food almost everywhere. However, you should remember that there are two types of Chinese food - authentic and fake. How to determine the first type? Easily. If you're in China, authentic food is everywhere. If you go to a Chinese restaurant in your city, choose one that is frequented by the Chinese, not tourists.

India

Everyone knows very well that the cow is a sacred animal in India, and most Indians are vegetarians. Traditional Indian dishes are sprinkled with a wide variety of spices and topped with aromatic sauces. Indians are also crazy about homemade white cheese, which is known as paneer. Almost every dish is traditionally served with nan bread. It is also worth noting rice, which is one of the basic ingredients of this cuisine.

Spain

Spain has a lot to offer the foodie traveler, as it is the country that has the largest variety of restaurants and other food establishments. You can eat street food or dine at the luxurious El Celler De Can Roca restaurant. This establishment stands out from the rest in that in 2015 it won the title of the most best restaurant in the world.

France

Everyone knows that France is the culinary capital of the world. And she more than deserves this title. A croissant with a small cup of coffee in the morning is a mandatory minimum in France. All food bestsellers have their roots in France: baguettes, macarons, pralines, madeleines, chocolate or raisin buns and so on. Onion pie and fish soup may sound strange, but you don't have to give up on these dishes right away. The French know how to cook them in such a way that you will go crazy about them.

Mexico

Warmth, sun, blue sea and liters of tequila - and the ideal Mexican landscape is already visible in front of you. And at the same time, the country is not just pleasing to the eye, but also truthful and real. Add to this corn, beans, tomatoes and chili peppers, and you get a real taste of the country.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a country where three different cultures intersect, namely those belonging to neighboring countries: Italy, France and Germany. This is why it can be difficult to identify the distinctive characteristics of Swiss cuisine. However, the Swiss have a lot to be proud of in this regard, including cheese and chocolate.

Portugal

Portuguese cuisine can be summed up in one simple quote: “This cuisine is wonderful, but only if you are willing to gain five kilos in six months.” You can take the risk because it's worth it.

Korea

Rice, vegetables and various types of meat are the main ingredients of this cuisine. In addition to this, you can always find a wide variety of additives in Korean dishes: sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and fermented red chili paste.

Sweden

Thanks to IKEA, everyone knows that Sweden is famous for meatballs with creamy sauce and mashed potatoes served with pickles. Historically, Sweden has also prepared venison. Typically, Swedish food is characterized by simplicity and contrasting flavors.

Montenegro

Montenegrin cuisine has Italian flavors, Russian portions and a French variety of pastries. Montenegro is well known to everyone for its cheeses, wines and other alcoholic drinks, as well as a variety of soups and meat dishes. This kitchen is ideal to please and warm you during the cold season.

Australia

This kitchen will surprise you. Although Australians don't have a rich history of culinary traditions, they do have some unexpected eating habits. Apart from multi-ethnic dishes from around the world, you will also find several local delicacies such as kangaroo, possum, ostrich and crocodile meat.

USA

Americans believe that the United States has the best cuisine in the world, but apparently they are the only ones who think so. Of course, here you can find restaurants offering dishes from all the cuisines described above, but they will be far from what you can try in the original place where a particular dish is prepared. As for American cuisine itself, it can only boast of hamburgers and steaks.

National cuisine can tell a lot about its people. Cult dishes of a particular country are often known throughout the world and are even included in the daily diet of many families. Other dishes are no less tasty and original, but for some reason they have not become so popular abroad. So, without further ado, we present to you the best traditional dishes from around the world.

Bigos, Poland

This is a stew with sauerkraut. There are many options for bigos, and both cabbage and meat (pork or game, smoked sausage, etc.) can be different.

Colcannon, Ireland

This is mashed potatoes and cabbage. Usually served as a side dish with boiled ham, fried brisket or sausages.

Fried mussels with French fries, Belgium

You can try “moules frites” in almost any Belgian restaurant, but be careful: one serving weighs one and a half kilograms! Locals They joke that French fries are universal, but “mussels from Brussels”, that is, “mussels are only in Brussels”.

Ful medames, Egypt

This is a puree of cooked beans with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Due to the cheapness and nutritional value of this dish, ful has been an important part of the diet of the common population since ancient times. Since ful is a difficult dish to digest, it is eaten for breakfast or, in extreme cases, for lunch.

Fasolada, Greece

This is a soup with white beans, vegetables (usually tomatoes and peppers) and olive oil. It is believed that the simple and satisfying dish was popular back in Ancient Greece.

Meatballs, Denmark

Meat balls made from ground veal, beef and pork are not like those floating in our favorite soup. Danish “frikadellers” are cutlets that, in the best traditions, are served with boiled potatoes and sauce.

Adobo, Philippines

Adobo is a popular Filipino dish made from meat, seafood and vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Although the name of the dish is Spanish (“adobar” means “marinade”), the preparation method is specifically Filipino.

Chilis en Nogada, Mexico

The name of the dish translates as “chili in walnut sauce.” That is, these are peppers stuffed with rice and meat and topped with walnut sauce. The colors of the dish represent the colors of the Mexican flag: green chiles, white peanut sauce and red pomegranate seeds. Very patriotic!

Ajaico, Colombia

This is a potato soup with pieces of chicken, corn and "guasco", an aromatic plant that gives the soup its characteristic taste. A thick, homogeneous cream soup is most often served with sour cream, capers and avocado.

Bulgogi, South Korea

Bulgogi (or bulgogi) is marinated pieces of grilled beef or veal. Prepared with heads of garlic, peppers and onions, served with leafy vegetables such as cabbage.

Crepes, France

This is a type of pancake that is prepared with milk without yeast. Crepes can be baked on one side (when served with filling), and they are also often used to make pies and cakes.

Peking duck, China

One of the most popular and ancient dishes in the country, “Beijing Kaoya,” is prepared as follows: the duck carcass is rubbed with honey and baked in a special oven, and when served, it is cut into thin slices. A prerequisite: the duck skin should be crispy, thin and non-greasy. The duck is served with tangerine flatbread, onions and sweet burdock sauce.

Fish and chips, UK

This is deep-fried fish (traditionally cod, but can be anything with white meat, such as haddock or flounder) with large slices of French fries. Simple and very tasty!

Feijoada, Brazil

It is a stew-like dish made from beans, meat products and farofa (cassava flour). The hearty dish is served in a clay pot with cabbage, a slice of orange, and, if desired, rice. According to a common version, feijoada was invented 300 years ago by slaves brought to Brazil from Africa.

Pad Thai, Thailand

A local favorite is stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp and/or meat, tofu, fish sauce, shallots, bean sprouts and pickled radishes.

Ramen, Japan

A broth with wheat noodles and sometimes meat, pickles, eggs, nori and other ingredients is the most popular Japanese fast food.

Currywurst, Germany

These are regular sausages with a ketchup-based sauce and curry powder, of which 800,000,000 portions are eaten annually in Germany.

Arepa, Venezuela

Fluffy, stuffed cornmeal pancakes make a great breakfast. It can be filled with cheese, avocado or both, which is very popular in this country.

Pho, Vietnam

This is a noodle soup with pieces of beef or chicken, or fried fish. The soup is garnished with the Asian variety of basil, mint, lime and bean sprouts.

Pasta, Italy

One dish that has spread all over the world is pasta. There are thousands of pasta options - both in the form of pasta and as additions to a hot dish.

Putin, Canada

So, calm down! The French name is poutine, and the stress is on the last syllable. The national Quebec dish consists of French fries with slices of cheese topped with sweetened gravy. The dish was first prepared in the 1950s, but today it can be found not only in regular restaurants, but also in the Canadian branches of the McDonald's, Burger King and KFC chains.

The cuisine of the world is very diverse and unusual in its own way. It contains a huge number of dishes that are not similar to each other either in taste, appearance, or consistency. Habitual food in different countries is individual and has its own distinctive qualities and characteristics. We provide you, lovers of hearty and tasty food, with unusual National dishes countries all over the world.

Georgia

Georgian cuisine characterized by a large consumption of various sauces, seasonings and spices (for example, suneli hops, which are added to many Georgian dishes). Vegetable and fish snacks are also popular here. Regardless of the time of year, every family serves a variety of herbs (parsley, dill, mint, etc.) on the kitchen table during meals. In addition to it, vegetables such as radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums and radishes should be present. Thanks to this, Georgian food served on the table becomes more healthy and flavorful.

A dish like hashi (broth with garlic) Served only for breakfast. It is mainly cooked from beef (beef legs, tripe and rennet). This soup is the most nutritious, as it contains proteins and extractives. Many say that this dish is intended for those who work hard, as it gives them strength, and for revelers, to get rid of a hangover the next day.

Khinkali– one of the most popular Georgian dishes in the world. In appearance and taste they resemble ordinary dumplings, only they are huge in size and have a tail. Black pepper is used as a seasoning. The filling of such a dish is very diverse: from meat to vegetable, but most often you can find broth inside the khinkali. They eat these dumplings with their hands, holding them by the tail. First, they drink the contents of the khinkali, biting it, and then start filling.

Australia

Australia is a country of immigrants. It is thanks to them that it is enriched by the centuries-old traditions of different peoples, a huge part of which is the cuisine itself. People bring here a wide variety of recipes for dishes and dishes. This is where you can find national dishes of countries from China to the USA. Also here you can notice culinary techniques of European, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. The most popular dishes here are made from seafood and meat.

Fried kangaroo– this food is preferred by the local aborigines. It is a delicacy, does not emit a substance such as methane and contains a small amount of fat, which gives it the right to be considered low-calorie. This meat is very tender. It is enough to fry it on one side and you can start eating. Kangaroo goes well with garlic, pepper and fruits like plum, red currant and orange.

Brazil

This country has long been a colony of Portugal, which has had a great influence on the traditions of Brazilian cuisine. Gastronomic preferences are well integrated into the culture of South American Indians. Soon the Portuguese also brought slaves from Africa, which led to a mixture of culinary features of Brazilian cuisine. It is this trio (Indians, Africa and Portugal) that makes up the dishes of Brazil.

Vatapi is a dish made from seafood (shellfish, shrimp) and fish that must be ground. Next, everything is mixed and fried. For a pleasant taste and aroma, coconut juice is added (this dish is poured with it). When the dish is prepared, bread and a variety of spices are served with it. And rice serves as a side dish.

Pau di Queijo- buns made from cheese. This is one of the most popular national dishes of Brazil. Most often it is served for breakfast. The recipe for buns was invented already in the eighteenth century, and it was kept secret for a long time. The chefs of Brazil created this delicacy only within the state itself and believed that this was a unique invention that should be the pride of the region. And only after the twentieth century the recipe began to spread and gained popularity.

India

Indian food is one of the most delicious collections of dishes in the world. She was largely influenced by religion, which prohibits eating certain types of meat. For example, a huge part of the Indian population is made up of people professing Islam. And they can't eat pork. The second part of Indians of the same size professes Hinduism - a ban on beef. Therefore, the main additions to the national cuisine of India are vegetables and cereals. Literally over the last few hundred years, poultry dishes (chicken, turkey, duck) have begun to appear on the culinary menu of this country.

Dhal is a thick puree soup made from various types of legumes. There is no meat in this dish, which is why it is called vegetarian. This soup contains the following ingredients: coconut milk, lemon juice, tomatoes, onions, garlic and curry. When the dhal is cooked, it is traditional to be served along with warm flatbreads. They say that this dish helps restore normal weight. And yogis claim that it should be eaten before meditation.

Sabji- This is a vegetable stew. Since curry is the most favorite spice of the people of India, and almost all dishes of this country are seasoned with it, this dish cannot do without it either. This dish is served with a portion of rice and warm flatbread. You can also add yogurt, coconut milk, Indian cheese - paneer, various spices and herbs to the vegetable stew. This dish is very satisfying, appetizing and aromatic.

Türkiye

Everyone can envy the national dishes of Turkey, because they are part of the most experienced and ancient cuisine of this country. In those distant times, the Turks elevated the preparation of any food to the level of a cult. These hospitable people organized feasts for relatives and strangers. There were even competitions to see how well they would carry out this event. The basis of Turkish cuisine is rice, wheat and vegetables.

Baklava (baklava)- a real Turkish dessert, created from a large number of layers of dough with the addition of various types of nuts (walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts). The prepared dish is poured with honey syrup. According to tradition, baklava is eaten with a cup of hot coffee, as a snack for any dish or after a barbecue. Baklava is an exclusively Turkish sweet. This information has been confirmed even at the international level.

Dolma- This is a very original and unusual delicacy. His appearance resembles cabbage rolls, only instead of cabbage, the contents of the dish are wrapped in a grape leaf. The filling of dolma consists of rice and/or minced meat.

Japan

Residents of this country almost do not eat meat dishes; they consume large quantities of rice, vegetables, fruits and seafood. Japanese cuisine is distinguished not only by its variety of delicacies, but also by the process of their consumption. In this country there are a huge number of rules that are recommended to be followed.

Sushi- one of the main traditional dishes of Japan. You could say her business card. Sushi cannot be imagined without Japan, and Japan cannot be imagined without sushi (“Sushi” is what this national delicacy is called in its homeland) - this association has long been used in all countries of the world. This dish is a lump or roll of rice with various fillings: fish, vegetables, eggs, seaweed. Sushi is traditionally served with soy sauce, ginger and wasabi.

Shabu-shabu– a special plate with a deep bottom, consisting entirely of metal. It is used to heat various dishes over an open fire or in the oven. The main ingredients of shabu-shabu are: vegetable soup/broth, tofu and noodles. In addition to this dish, cold cuts (most often duck, pork, lobster and chicken fillet) are served separately on the table. These pieces of meat are dipped into hot soup before eating. This dish is especially popular during cold and rainy weather.

Mexico

Mexican cuisine very varied and spicy in taste. Often, in addition to salsa (the hallmark of Mexico) - a fiery sauce with peppers and tomatoes, cooks add various seasonings and herbs to dishes. Also, almost every dish contains corn in any form and beans.

The enchilada was invented back in the days when the Mayan tribe existed. At this time, residents of Mexico City ate tortillas made from corn kernels. In this dish, the filling was most often ordinary fish. Now they are used to wrap cold cuts, slices of cheese, seafood, beans, a variety of vegetables, or all at once. This dish, and even with chili sauce, is served to residents of Mexico for breakfast.

Quesadilla– National dish of Mexico. This is a flatbread made from tortilla (either corn or wheat). Traditionally, the Quesadilla is filled with cheese inside, but over time its recipe began to change. In this dish, ingredients such as meat fillet, various vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes and the like began to appear. Appetizers are also served along with the quesadilla. For example, it could be a vegetable side dish, hot peppers chili, coriander and fiery salsa. The main difference from other Mexican dishes of this type (burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas) is that the quesadilla tortilla is folded in half and not rolled into a roll.

Italy

Italian cuisine everyone knows - this is a well-known and accepted fact. Her dishes are not similar to other national dishes of the world. The cuisine in Italy is distinguished by a huge number of different spices, herbs and products, fillings in the dish itself. In the dishes you can taste the taste of seafood, vegetable and fruit slices, poultry (duck, turkey, chicken), pork, beef, slices of cheese, rice, wild berries and legumes.

Cacciucco- seafood soup. It is prepared from fish soup (fish broth), wine (preferably red) and tomato juice. In the same container with the soup you need to add shellfish, crayfish and/or various types of fish. In appearance, cacciucco is similar to goulash. There is a tradition associated with this dish: the point is that you need to add as much fish to this soup as there are letters “s” in its name (that is, five).

Lasagna- traditional national Italian dish. In its appearance it resembles a layer cake. For lasagna, you must use durum wheat flour. The filling between the layers of dough can be minced meat, mushrooms or vegetables (they must be applied one at a time). The top of the “pie” is covered with Parmesan cheese. Bologna is considered the birthplace of lasagna, so this dish cannot be made completely without such an ingredient as Bolognese sauce.

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